Healthy North Coast

Join Healthy North Coast as our Senior Manager, Disaster Readiness & Response 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲? Healthy North Coast (HNC) is seeking a strategic leader to drive our disaster readiness initiatives across 12 local government areas, from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie.   This role will strengthen Healthy North Coast's disaster preparedness activity and build the resilience and capability of the primary health care sector to maintain services, be agile and enhance support during and after events.   In this role, you’ll: ✔️Lead disaster preparedness, response, and recovery initiatives ✔️Build strong networks across government, NGOs, and communities ✔️Enhance the resilience of primary healthcare services in high-risk disaster areas   Why Join Us? ✨At HNC, you’ll make a real impact while enjoying: • Flexible, hybrid work arrangements • Competitive salary + salary packaging benefits • Wellbeing initiatives & generous leave benefits Apply now and be part of a team making a difference in North Coast communities! https://lnkd.in/gN3uVPM2 #Hiring #DisasterReadiness #Leadership #Healthcare #CommunityImpact

Cyber Aid is a free training program for health professionals. Help protect patient information, prevent cyber-attacks, and safeguard your practice with free and simple cyber security training. Learn how to identify seven cyber security red flags that pose a risk or threat to your small business or health practice. Join this free webinar to discover: • How to identify cyber security red flags and prevent cyber attacks • Protect patient data and your practice • Encourage a culture of cyber safety in your practice Register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/giSU8sb4

So good to announce the extension of the excellent 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 program in Lismore last week. Delivered by Social Futures, young people in the Northern Rivers community will continue to benefit from disaster recovery health & wellbeing support, counselling and therapeutic services until early 2026. 7,482 (and counting) young people have benefited from this program! Thank you Jenny McAllister & Australian Government for the support 🙏 Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gVYpD22k National Emergency Management Agency #disasterrecovery #resilience #youngpeople

Celebrating Social Prescribing Day - Community, connection & wellbeing   Social prescribing is a powerful, proven approach to improving health and wellbeing. By connecting people with community supports, activities, resources, and each other, it helps combat loneliness, prevent chronic disease, and build stronger, healthier communities.   Want to see real impact in action? Join us at the Social Prescribing Showcase! 📅 Tuesday, April 15 | 5:30 PM 📍 Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges Free entry + substantial canapés   Supported by Healthy North Coast, the ‘Healthy Me, Healthy Community’ pilot in Port Macquarie is already transforming lives. This is your chance to hear firsthand success stories, gain insights from international experts, and explore the future of social prescribing in Australia.   Register now: hnc.org.au/events/hmhc-apr   #SocialPrescribing #HealthyMeHealthyCommunity #CommunityWellbeing

🩺 End of Life Law for Clinicians Workshop 𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗱-𝗼𝗳-𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲? Join this interactive ELLC workshop to explore end-of-life law and decision-making through a clinical case study. Gain essential insights into common and complex legal issues in end-of-life care, including: • Capacity and consent to medical treatment • Substitute decision-making • Withholding and withdrawing life-sustaining treatment • Futile or non-beneficial treatment • Providing pain and symptom relief • Advance Care Directives 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱? • GPs and primary care professionals working with older patients • Clinicians & senior team members in aged care (residential & community) • Specialist health professionals working with older people. Dinner is included and it is free to attend. 📅 Tuesday 18 March | Coffs Harbour Surf Club | 6:00 to 8:00 pm 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 - https://lnkd.in/gk3XtrJp 𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘌𝘓𝘓𝘊 This workshop is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care and delivered by the Australian Centre for Health Law Research (ACHLR), QUT. #EndOfLifeCare #HealthcareLaw #ClinicianTraining #PalliativeCare #MedicalEthics #HealthyNorthCoast

Shout out to local legends Dr David Glendinning, Dr Courtney-Anne Blackhall & Dr Chris Bentley, looking after people at Lismore evacuation centre at Southern Cross Uni today 👏 It’s moments like this when you realise what a wonderful and passionate community of health professionals we have on the North Coast. Thinking of everyone currently in evacuation centres after ex-Cyclone Alfred, and hoping you can get home as soon as possible 🙏 Monika Wheeler #locallegends #evacuationcentre #healthresponse

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀: 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲. Healthy North Coast, in collaboration with the Department of Community and Justice (DCJ) and Local Health Districts, is assessing the health needs of those staying in evacuation centres.   𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 – Ideally, medical, and mental health care will be provided via telehealth or at established clinics to ensure quality and patient safety.   A heartfelt thank you to the GPs and nurses who have already stepped up. While remuneration is not currently available, discussions are ongoing with NSW government agencies.   ⚠️Please do not attend evacuation centres without prior coordination, as requested by the DCJ. Register your interest via the official EOI process.   Register to volunteer: https://lnkd.in/gpTbk4q7   #Healthcare #CommunitySupport #EmergencyResponse #CommunityHealth #HealthyNorthCoast

𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 HealthPathways has some great resources for health professionals needing guidance before, during and after a disaster situation. Hear from Dr Sarah Mollard, Clinical Lead at Mid & North Coast HealthPathways, as she explains some of these key pages, and the information available. 🔸 Disaster Management - General Practice Response 🔹 Post Natural Disaster Health 🔸 Disaster Support View the HealthPathways 👉 https://lnkd.in/gj2kUPPw #cyclonealfred #healthresponse #disastermanagement

𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 We are working with Mid North Coast Local Health District & Northern NSW Local Health District, as well as the NSW and Australian governments, to coordinate the health response to Cyclone Alfred. We have prepared some info to help health professionals on the North Coast prepare for this significant weather event: https://lnkd.in/eFnNivuP Let's stay connected and coordinated as we support our local communities in this time of need. Monika Wheeler #cyclonealfred #healthresponse #disasterready

🚀 We’re Hiring: Regional Manager, Primary Care 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 (𝗛𝗡𝗖) Are you ready to make a real impact on primary health care? At HNC, we're dedicated to enhancing the health of North Coast communities, spanning from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie across the beautiful Githabul, Bundjalung, Gumbaynggirr, Dunghutti, Birpai, and Yaegl lands. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 As Regional Manager, Primary Care, you’ll be at the forefront of transforming healthcare delivery. From commissioning innovative services to strategic workforce planning, your leadership will help shape the future of regional healthcare. 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 We’re looking for a dynamic leader who: • Understands the health system in NSW and nationally, including current trends in health policy reform. • Has experience co-designing impactful and sustainable health services. • Excels in stakeholder management, group facilitation, and presentation. • Can navigate the complexities of primary health care across private, public, and NGO sectors. • Brings strong project management and team leadership skills. • Holds relevant tertiary qualifications with 7+ years of experience. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲? Explore this exciting opportunity and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gN3uVPM2 #Hiring #RegionalManager #PrimaryCare #HealthcareLeadership #JoinOurTeam #HealthyNorthCoast #CommunityHealth #HealthCareers #ImpactfulWork